In addition to the video stream, the web app displays your list of friends from Steam, and lets you tune in either on your own or with a group of pals, with your own private chat room alongside the broadcast.

It’ll be interesting to see how Steam TV develops over time, and whether it can build up a community that will shop, chat, and stream all in one place. You can tune in right now with your Steam account to get a taste, while The International is on through this week.